Best Fashion Schools Near Henderson, KY (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Henderson, Kentucky has 1 accredited school offering fashion programs. Henderson has a population of about 27,994. Median household income is $47,176 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Kentucky, the top-earning fashion-related role is Marketing Managers at a median $128,930 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Fashion Schools to Henderson

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer fashion programs near Henderson, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Henderson city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
Average net price (lower is better) 20%
Retention rate 15%
Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Henderson. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Acceptance rate 78%

Graduation rate 50%

Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,795

Avg net price $11,040/yr

Tuition

In‑state$10,320

Out‑of‑state$21,230

Contact

521 Lancaster Ave Richmond, KY 40475-3102
(859) 622-1000
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Key stats

Retention rate: 78%
Programs offered: 118

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDS College Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Kentucky schools on the Kentucky fashion page.

Fashion Wages Near Henderson

Occupation	Median Annual Wage (Kentucky, statewide)
Fashion Designers	N/A
Marketing Managers	$128,930
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	$64,280
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers	$35,820
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists	$61,480
Graphic Designers	$52,960
Commercial and Industrial Designers	$76,100

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Henderson at a Glance

Metric	Value	Source
Population	27,994	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income	$47,176	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+	18.2%	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

Other Henderson-Area Cities With Fashion Programs

Evansville, IN – 10.5 mi away (115,395 pop)
Owensboro, KY – 25.8 mi away (73,011 pop)
Madisonville, KY – 34.7 mi away (24,565 pop)
Vincennes, IN – 57.9 mi away (20,726 pop)
Hopkinsville, KY – 69.4 mi away (32,733 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited fashion schools are near Henderson, KY?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering fashion programs near Henderson. The closest is Vincennes University in Vincennes, IN (58.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Vincennes University (58.5 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying fashion roles in Kentucky?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying fashion-related roles in Kentucky are: Marketing Managers ($128,930), Commercial and Industrial Designers ($76,100), Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products ($64,280). Wages for Henderson workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Evansville instead of Henderson?

Evansville, IN is 10.5 miles from Henderson and has its own set of local fashion programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Henderson an affordable place to study fashion?

Henderson’s median household income of $47,176 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Henderson while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Kentucky public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Data verified: September 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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